Living with IBD as a woman brings unique challenges. Nurse practitioner Morgan Check shares her Crohn's journey, surgery, fertility, and tips for being heard.

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About IBD Podcast Episode 208 With Adam and Brandon Sikes Adam Sikes was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis at 18 and later with stage 1 colon cancer. Along with his son Brandon, Adam shares how his family supported him through decades of illness, surgery, and recovery with a J-pouch. Adam and Brandon highlight how IBD affects […]

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Women with IBD face unique challenges. Alicia Aiello of Girls With Guts shares her journey with Crohn's, fistulas, and surgery, and gives tips on how to advocate for yourself.

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Coming live from Los Angeles, Dr. Puja Khanna, a women's health and IBD specialist at Cedars-Sinai, covers how IBD affects the whole body beyond the gut, including the skin, eyes, joints, and liver.

The post Hidden Ways IBD Affects You Over a Lifetime With Puja Khanna, MD — About IBD Podcast Episode 206 first appeared on About IBD.

Discover how IBD patients can navigate emergency care, protect mental health, and access integrated behavioral health support with Dr. Steven Lupe.

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The post Brown Note: Helping People with IBD Find Hope and Support With Andrew Giffin — About IBD Podcast Episode 204 first appeared on About IBD.

The pain from inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and especially Crohn’s disease, can be severe and last for days or longer. After being diagnosed with a form of IBD, abdominal pain might be thought of as part of the disease. However, IBD is not the only reason for abdominal pain. Appendicitis is another common reason for […]

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Travel with IBD doesn't have to be stressful. A travel advisor living with ulcerative colitis shares tips on accessibility, food, Disney, and more.

The post Insider Secrets to Fearless Travel with IBD Featuring Sarah McGovern — About IBD Podcast Episode 203 first appeared on About IBD.

Connecting with community in the IBD space can seem daunting, but it is likely to be helpful when managing the ins and outs of living with Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis.

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After a devastating Crohn’s disease flare, marketing executive Bari Gratton traded a high-stress career for the healing path of yoga therapy in California. Bari joins Amber Tresca to discuss the “Five Layers of Being,” the toxicity of “pushing through,” and how she is building community for the next generation of IBD patients. Listen and Subscribe […]

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